We've set the scene at Bruce's Field. Now it's time to turn to the field itself.

Nicole Brown is joined by Frankie Thieriot-Stutes, Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne to break down the contenders for the $100,000 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services.

And the numbers matter here. Winners almost always come from the top three after dressage. No one has ever won with a rail down. And if you're leading after show jumping, history says you are very hard to catch.

So who fits that profile in 2026?

This is your full preview before the action begins in Aiken.

Highlights

• What the data says about the winning formula
• Why show jumping could be the decisive phase
• Which horses are built for this tight, electric atmosphere
• How the $100,000 prize fund changes the mindset
• Full podium predictions from the team

Guests

• Frankie Thieriot-Stutes
• Annie Bishop
• Diarmuid Byrne

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